Origin
Jamestown, NY
Afternoon in Jamestown on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, NY to Albany, NY
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
356 mi
573 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
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6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, NY to Albany, NY covers 356 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Street, East 5th Street, Liberty Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178 miles from Jamestown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 356 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marvin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, NY and Albany, NY.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
410 ft
·
17 sec
·
Lincoln Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
482 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Turn right onto Liberty Street
325 ft
·
15 sec
·
Liberty Street
5
Turn left onto East 6th Street
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 6th Street
6
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
7
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marvin Parkway
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
216 mi
·
4 hr 10 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
12
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 88 East: Albany
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
15
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
17
Keep slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 9: Loudonville, Arbor Hill
19
Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 9 South: Arbor Hill, Henry Johnson Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto US 9
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 9
21
Continue on Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Johnson Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Central Avenue
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
24
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178 miles from Jamestown, NY, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamestown, NY
This is one driving day of about 356 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamestown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178 mi from Jamestown, NY · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178 miles from Jamestown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, NY
The final approach into Albany, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Albany, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.96 one way
$115.91 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $62.80 | $125.61 |
| premium | $4.88 | $68.44 | $136.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.09 | $158.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.38 | $17.09 |
| Efficient EV | 89 | 1 | $31.15 | $14.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.4 | 1 | $49.84 | $22.78 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Albany, NY
Afternoon in Albany on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamestown, NY to Albany, NY covers 356 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Street, East 5th Street, Liberty Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178 miles from Jamestown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, NY to Albany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamestown, NY to Albany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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